HMS Cynthia (1796)

HMS Cynthia was a ship sloop of unusual design which launched in 1796. She took part in one medal-worthy boat action and participated in captures of a number of merchant vessels. She was present at two notable occasions, the surrender of the Dutch fleet in the Vlieter Incident and the capture of Alexandria, and her crew participated in two land attacks on forts. She was broken up in 1809.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Cynthia.

History
Great Britain
NameHMS Cynthia
Ordered16 September 1795
BuilderWells & Co., Rotherhithe, London
Laid downOctober 1795
Launched23 February 1796
CommissionedMarch 1796
Honors and
awards
  • Naval General Service Medal with clasps:
  • "29 Aug. Boat Service 1800"
  • "Egypt"
FateBroken up in October 1809
General characteristics
Class and type16-gun sliding-keel sloop-of-war
Tons burthen40765⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • 113 ft (34.4 m) (gundeck)
  • 94 ft 4+3⁄8 in (28.8 m) (keel)
Beam28 ft 6 in (8.7 m)
Depth of hold12 ft (3.7 m)
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Complement121
Armament16 x 6-pounder guns + 14 x ½-pounder swivel guns
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